Prize: The opportunity to perform as soloist with the FOOSA Philharmonic at the culminating concert in Fresno on Sunday June 24, 2018 at 7pm.

Eligibility: Applications will be accepted from FOOSA Philharmonic participants only. Individual instrumental soloists as well as groups performing double concertos and similar works with more than one soloist will be accepted.

Repertoire: Candidates may play either

A complete concerto or other work for soloist(s) and symphony orchestra of 15 minutes or less in duration

OR

One movement of a concerto or concerted work for soloist(s) and symphony orchestra of 15 minutes in or less duration

Works from any period are acceptable. Please consult FOOSA Music Director Thomas Loewenheim (tloewenheim@csufresno.edu) in advance to determine if your concerto is suitable for the ensemble. The suitability of the concerto and the availability of performance materials will be considered in accepting an entry and in judging the auditions. (Please check to confirm that the score and orchestra parts are available on IMSLP, or be prepared to bring the score and parts with you. There will no exceptions; we cannot order music for you.)

Competition: There will be two rounds for the FOOSA Concerto Competition. Both rounds will take place during the festival. Concerto Competition Preliminaries are scheduled for Wednesday June 13 (closed to the public). Competition Finals are Friday June 15 (open to the public). Both events will be held at the California State University Fresno Concert Hall.

Candidates must perform all works from memory. Exceptions may be made depending on circumstances.

At the competition, works will be performed with piano accompaniment. Candidates must perform with the competition’s pianist and will be assigned rehearsal time during the week of the competition.

Candidates will be responsible for providing the piano reduction to the festival's piano collaborator.